Mike Wolbert grew up on North Courtland Street with his Mom (Linda) Dad (Arlie) and sister(Wendy). His Aunt & Uncle lived next store and his Grandparents lived down the street. As a kid Mike spent a lot of time fishing at Zacharias Pond.
Mike started his public service as a boy scout earning his
Eagle Scout Award which is the highest rank in scouting. Mike graduated from
East Stroudsburg High School, this was back before it was called East Stroudsburg South. In high school he participated in Marching Band as a tuba player and on the High School swim team holding the breaststroke record for 10 years.
Mike graduated from
East Stroudsburg University in 1996 with his wife Sonia, whom he met during his senior year of college. Mike and Sonia stayed close to campus after graduating raising their kids, Emily, Zack and Sydney across the street from campus.
Mike spent his early career at a school for troubled teens in New Jersey. At 19 he started coaching the
Pocono Family YMCA Swim Team. During his time at the Y he has coached over 50 National Level Swimmers. One of his greatest accomplishments has been coaching his own children to a high level of swimming with his older children going on to a Division I swimming program and leaving their mark on La Salle Swimming & Diving with multiple records and conference accomplishments. His youngest daughter Sydney is currently swimming with Mike and qualified for Y Nationals earlier this year.
In 2013 Mike was elected
Constable for the first ward in East Stroudsburg. In his time as constable he has worked in multiple Magisterial District Courts in the County. His time as constable he has worked directly with in the court for which he is seeking election. He possesses 10 years of direct experience with the Civil Matters that come before the court including Landlord/Tenant matters, Civil &Was Traffic violations.
Mike is fully certified by the
Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He successfully completed the State course for Magisterial District Judges. He will be ready to serve immediately.
As a lifelong resident of the
East Stroudsburg Borough, Mike is invested in the East Stroudsburg Community. He will be fair, respectful and compassionate while following the law.